Employment Services Assistant, People (HRS121S)

Employment Services Assistant, People (HRS121S)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Human Resources for an Employment Services Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our Employment Services Team. This post is available on a Full-Time basis, 36.5 hours per week, for a period of up to 5 months. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual with good organisational and administrative skills. You will be an outgoing person with a flexible approach to work who must be able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. The position may suit a Graduate looking to gain some experience in an HR Environment.

Job Description

Human Resources is responsible for providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated HR service to the University community consistent with employment legislation and best practice.

The HR team comprises of members of professional staff who are supported by administrative staff, each having responsibility for an individual area within the University. Matters dealt with for each staff category are wide ranging and encompass conditions of employment, discipline/grievance matters, employment law, industrial relations, management/employee information and general advice, job evaluation, promotion/grading, staff development and training and staffing policies and procedures.

In addition, the HR Systems team is responsible for the management of the integrated HR/Payroll system and the provision of accurate and timely management information to colleagues internal and external to HR.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 3, £25,255- £26,707 per annum, pro rata, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

The candidate appointed to this post may be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis. For more information please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 April 2026

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Kenny Bruce, Head of HR Systems and Employment Services

01224 273723

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Mr Bruce.

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.